Queensland Anaesthetic Rotational Training Scheme (QARTS)
The Queensland Anaesthetic Rotational Training Scheme (QARTS, pronounced ‘quartz’) oversees the four (4) Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) accredited rotations in Queensland in accordance with ANZCA's Regulation 37 and the Handbook for Training and Accreditation.
QARTS is a sponsored body providing advice to employing organisations and administers the selection and placement of training registrars in Anaesthesia throughout Queensland in conjunction with Queensland Health and the Directors of Anaesthesia Group in accredited training hospitals. QARTS reports to the Directors of Anaesthesia Group who represent the employing jurisdiction. QARTS is supported by Queensland Health.
QARTS is coordinated by a coordinating committee comprised of the QARTS Rotational Coordinator, Rotational Supervisors (ROT), Interview Coordinator, ANZCA QRC Representative, DoA Group Representative and the ANZCA QLD Education Officer. A Queensland Health representative is also invited to join this committee. The committee only deals with accredited training positions during introductory, basic and advanced training.
Full application information: QARTS pathway application information (PDF 300 kB)
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a position with the Queensland Anaesthetic Rotational Training Scheme, applicants must:
- be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand or a permanent resident of Australia
- have current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- be registered, or eligible for application to Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA)
- be free of chemical dependence and other health related conditions preventing the applicant performing the duties of an Anaesthetic Registrar.
Please note: Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) holding a 'Report 1' should contact hospital department Directors or Supervisors of Training (SOT) directly and not apply to QARTS.
How to apply
The QARTS pathway application information (PDF 300 kB) document outlines important information on the pathway, key dates, eligibility, please print this document for reference.
To be considered for a position with QARTS, applicants must review, complete and submit the following documents:
New applicants:
- provide a personally signed copy of the QARTS applicant declaration (PDF 166 kB)
- obtain two (2) references from supervising senior medical officers using the QARTS new applicant referee report (PDF 168 kB)
Current or continuing applicants:
- provide a PDF copy of the Trainee Summary Report, refer to the TPS information sheet (PDF 213 kB)
- provide a personally signed copy of the QARTS applicant declaration (PDF 166 kB)
- obtain one (1) reference from your current Supervisor of Training (SOT) and one (1) reference from your Department Director or Deputy Director using the QARTS current/continuing registrar referee report (PDF 172 kB)
Participating facilities
QARTS cannot guarantee you will complete the clinical volume of practice within the minimum four (4) years.
If you decline/ leave a QARTS recommended placement you will be removed from QARTS. Should you wish to re-join at a later date then you must re-apply as a new applicant. Only select rotations that you are willing to be recommended for.
| Rotation | Type | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
Central | Core Metropolitan Regional | Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospitals Redcliffe, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, and Ipswich Hospitals Hervey Bay-Maryborough and Rockhampton Hospitals |
Gold Coast | Core Metropolitan Regional | Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service The Tweed and Logan Hospitals Rockhampton and Lismore Base Hospitals |
Northern | Core Metropolitan Regional | Townsville University Hospital Cairns and Royal Darwin Hospitals Mackay Hospital |
Southern | Core Metropolitan Regional | Princess Alexandra and Mater Private Logan, QEII Jubilee, Redland, The Prince Charles and Ipswich Hospitals Bundaberg and Toowoomba Hospitals |
LifeFlight offers accredited anaesthetic training positions suitable for 4th or 5th year trainees, to apply refer to the LifeFlight website. Please advise your QARTS ROT and QARTS administration (qarts@anzca.edu.au) if you are applying for these positions.
The Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) has applied for accreditation with ANZCA in both the Central and Southern Rotations. When STARS has been approved for training it will be added to the list of Metropolitan hospitals for both rotations. This may result in some trainees being assigned to STARS in 2023.
Interview, selection and offer dates
Following the assessment of all new QARTS applications, short listed applicants will be contacted to advise of an interview time and date. Email is the preferred method of communication and essential when arranging interviews.
In your application, please ensure you provide an email address that is current and checked regularly.
| QARTS referee reports due: | Submitted to QARTS directly by 3.00pm AEST Monday 4 July, 2022 |
| Interview notification: | From Monday 18 July, 2022 via email - Please note there is a very short RSVP timeframe to accept interview offers, so please check emails regularly around this time. |
| Interview dates: | Monday 1 August to Friday 5 August, 2022 |
| Interview location: | ANZCA Queensland regional office 20 Pidgeon Close West End QLD 4101 |
| Selection meeting: | Friday 19 August, 2022 |
| Notification of offers: | From Tuesday 23 August, 2022 |
Forms
- QARTS application declaration (PDF 166 kB)
- QARTS new applicant referee report (PDF 168 kB)
- QARTS current/continuing registrar referee report (PDF 172 kB)
- TPS instruction sheet (PDF 213 kB)
- QARTS leave request form (PDF 184 kB)
- QARTS preference guide (PDF 390 kB)
- QARTS Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (PDF 145 kB)
- QARTS Statutory Declaration of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status (PDF 163 kB)
Enquiries
Email the QARTS Coordinator at qarts@anzca.edu.au
